Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks Dismissal of Most Charges in FTX Collapse Case
- Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyers argue that prosecutors improperly turned civil issues into crimes following the cryptocurrency market collapse and FTX bankruptcy.
- Bankman-Fried faces charges including fraud, money laundering, and foreign bribery in connection with the implosion of FTX.
- Prosecutors allege Bankman-Fried misused customer funds, made illegal political contributions, and bribed a Chinese government official.
- Bankman-Fried's lawyers claim FTX and its law firm are withholding evidence that could help his defense while providing information to aid the prosecution.
- If convicted of all charges, Bankman-Fried could face decades in prison.